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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.16, 36,507.96 and 18,909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.16, 36,507.96 and 18,909.36 is: 26,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.16 : 36,507.96 = 18,909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.16/36,507.96 = 18,909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.16x = 36,507.96 × 18,909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.16x = 690,342,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,342,158.51/26,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.90

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